Head of Mechanical Engineering

Compensation: $110,000 base + equity + profit sharing + bonus This is a leadership role. We're a small team building pallet AS/RS systems. Base salary here will not match a large metro corporate offer. What we offer instead is ownership with direct influence over the product, and a bonus and profit-sharing structure that grows with the company. Ownership stake / equity. You will be eligible for a grant of membership units in Rebellion Automation, vesting over time Profit sharing. There will be a share of company profits once the business is cash-flow positive, tied to company performance Performance bonus. There will be bonuses tied to company milestones Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) 12 days paid vacation + holidays Hybrid work schedule Moving cost reimbursement

Responsibilities: Own the mechanical design of our robots. Assemblies, frames, and motion systems Work to refine documentation and workflows, from design to fabrication to assembly to installation Decide what we build, then prove it: FEA, hand calcs, and real-world iteration Vet current designs and raise the bar on what ships Create detailed fabrication and assembly drawings the shop can build from Support prototype builds and close the loop from the floor and the field Have fun, be curious, be confident in your abilities!

Requirements: Does first, asks second BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field Proficiency with 3D CAD (Solid Works, Inventor, or similar) Hands-on experience building or assembling mechanical systems Our software engineering team has been based out of the Flathead Valley, Montana. We are gauging interest in building in the area. If your lifestyle aligns with smaller cities, outdoor space, and recreation, you will love it in the Flathead Valley!

Nice to Have: Experience with material handling equipment (conveyors, shuttles, lifts) Familiarity with robotic systems or automated guided vehicles Background in rack structures or warehouse systems